Material Planning Specialist| alfanar Electric Job Details

Job Description

: Material Planning Specialist at alfanar Electric

Requisition ID: 15959
City: Metal Manag.

Group Overview

Headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, we operate construction and manufacturing businesses, design & development centers, and a host of facilities in the Middle East and other countries.

alfanar is involved in:

• Electrical, Electromechanical and Civil Engineering Construction
• Manufacturing and Marketing Electrical Construction Products
• Allied Engineering Services

Our Main Divisions:

• alfanar electric
• alfanar Construction
• alfanar Building Systems

alfanar electric

alfanar electric is the industrial arm of alfanar, manufacturing a variety of low, medium, and high voltage electrical construction products.

alfanar electric operates industries in:

• Riyadh and Jubail, Saudi Arabia
• Dubai, UAE
• London, UK

alfanar has a development and engineering center in Chennai, India.

Industrial Complex, Riyadh
The center of alfanars industrial activities is alfanar Industrial Complex situated in the Third Industrial Zone on Al-Kharj Road, Riyadh.

Spread across 700,000 square meters, the Complex houses alfanars facilities. The Complex has a comprehensive infrastructure including a data and communication center as well as a commercial zone.

Job Purpose

To oversee demand planning, ensuring efficient production schedules, optimal inventory levels, and supply chain stability. Drive cross-functional collaboration, process improvements, and risk mitigation while maintaining compliance and preparing for operational disruptions.

Key Accountability Areas Demand and Supply Planning

• Manage the interface with customers ensuring their demand is fulfilled.
• Conduct capacity planning and use it to split demand between in-house manufacturing and outsourcing, and for providing commitments to customers.
• Utilize data analysis and forecasting tools to predict demand accurately.
• Implement strategies for optimal inventory levels, minimizing shortages and excess stock.

Production Planning

• Develop production schedules and sequences to meet demand while optimizing resources.
• Assess and manage production capacity to ensure optimal workflow and resource utilization.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with production, substores, outsourcing, maintenance, and quality teams to align planning efforts.
• Maintain effective communication with the outsourcing team to ensure timely and reliable deliveries.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement solutions to enhance efficiency.

Data Management and Analysis

• Leverage ERP systems for accurate data analysis, reporting, and decision-making.
• Investigate and address root causes of planning-related challenges and inefficiencies.

Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies in planning activities.
• Identify and mitigate risks that may impact production schedules or supply chain stability.

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of planning activities and decisions.
• Provide regular reports on planning performance and key metrics.

Development

• Stay informed about industry trends and best practices to enhance planning capabilities.

Emergency Response Planning

• Develop and maintain contingency plans to address unexpected disruptions in the supply chain.

Role Accountability Delivery

• Perform the planned activities to meet the operational and development targets as per delivery schedules.
• Utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time.
• Provide a periodic report formatted by detailing the deviation and execution of planned tasks.

Problem-Solving

• Resolve any related problems that arise and escalate any complex operational issues.

Business Process Improvements

• Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seek automation opportunities as much as possible.

Compliance

• Comply with related policy and procedures and work instructions.

Safety

• Ensure compliance with relevant safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and controls within the defined area of work activity to guarantee safety, legislative compliance, and delivery of high-quality products/services.

Academic Qualification

• Bachelor Degree in Industrial Engineering

Work Experience

• 2 to 5 Years

Technical / Functional Competencies

• Capacity Planning
• Distribution Resource Planning (DRP)

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